Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 80229
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034 1-ARunout A
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034 1-BRunout B
Rod StewartThe Best Of Rod Stewart
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Rod Stewart
by Rod Stewart · 1989
21 pressings14 countriesSoft RockPop RockClassic RockRock
The Best Of Rod Stewart was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Best Of Rod Stewart
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 926 034-1Warner Bros. Records WX314
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Alsdorf Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034-1-Ax 23 ARUNRunout A, variant 01
27 R/S Alsdorf 759 926034-1-B5xRunout B, variant 01
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034-1-AXX ARUNRunout A, variant 02
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034-1- Bxxx 31Runout B, variant 02
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 926 034-1Warner Bros. Records WX314
- Format
- LP, Compilation · EMI Electrola Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034-1-A ARUN <EMi>Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034-1-B <Emi>Runout side B
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 926 034-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034-1-AX ARUN 31Runout, side A.
R/S Alsdorf 759 926034-1-B5XRunout, side B.
Greece
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 926034-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Greece
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 926034-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 80229First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 926 034-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX314First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 926 034-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX314First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 926 034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 639153LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 926034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 926034-1First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1989 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 6034-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 926 034-1 / Warner Bros. Records 92 6034–1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 7599 26034–1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LGEB-6912First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1670First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 26034.1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 670.8140 / Warner Bros. Records 00835LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 63 915 3LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1990 | Peru | Warner Bros. Records PN-WBR 0260341.8LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | South Korea | WEA 7599-26034-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | Warner Bros. Records 926 034-1 / Jugoton LP-7 2 02518 3LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1990 | Bolivia | WEA WL - 1099LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Hungary | Gong SLPXL 37487LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Argentina | Warner Records 7599-26034-1 / Plaza Independencia Música 7599-26034-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Maggie May4:56
- A2Baby Jane4:42
- A3Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?4:16
- A4This Old Heart Of Mine4:27
- A5Sailing4:21
- A6I Don't Want To Talk About It4:12
- B1You're In My Heart4:28
- B2Young Turks4:35
- B3The First Cut Is The Deepest3:52
- B4Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)3:34
- B5Every Beat Of My Heart4:39
- B6Downtown Train4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Rod Stewart are there?
21 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Rod Stewart are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1989 and 2023.
When was The Best Of Rod Stewart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Argentina, Europe, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 80229.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Rod Stewart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80229, 926 034-1, 926034-1, 92 6034-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 759 926034 1-A and R/S Alsdorf 759 926034 1-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Rod Stewart on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
